Striped

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

This striped maxi has definitely been everywhere and all over among the fashion blogs, and for under $20, I can see why.
I do have an issue with maxis though, and that is: How long are they supposed to be?

Are they meant to dust the floor, or is ankle length considered more stylish at the moment? With heels, or with flats?

I wasn't about to start hemming it, so my solution for the day was the ever present knot. It does work wonders.

These photos needed a lot of processing. As usual I waited until sunset to go and take them, but right at sunset, a big storm rolled in and did not let up until after 8pm. Which meant that there was hardly any light left - and it was COLD!

Then I pretty much fell asleep with the computer on my lap when I was in the middle of editing the photos. I don't know why I was so tired!

Tomorrow there will be really fabulous photos though. My brother was visiting over the weekend with his new fancy lens, and I got one set of outfit photos out of him.

The knot is a clever fix for the length. I think you tied it so that it hits at the right length!Can't wait to see your brother's photos! Yay for great lenses! (Any word on your poor Canon? Hope it's getting fixed quickly!)

Loving the dress!! And I think any length is good for right now, there were so many different lengths on the runways :DMy maxi skirt is an odd length though...its like in the middle of my calves...dunno how that happened XD When I first got it it was longer, musta shrunk in the washhttp://www.closet-fashionista.com

I've seen girls wear maxi skirts and dresses ranging from just below the calf to floor-grazing length. So I think anything goes! I absolutely love how your knot gives this dress a whole new shape! I've seen maxis knotted at the bottom, but never on the side like this. What a great idea!

I personally like them long with flats.For me it's not an easy task as I am usually shorter than the dress meaning that it will be wayyyyy too long.I usually try a belt - I never thought of a knot.How very clever !Will I get to see you and Chloe this weekend ?

Gah, we don't have an H&m store in my state and it kills me every time I see cute, inexpensive stuff like this! One is opening this fall though and I can't wait!

I think the knot is a great solution. I've seen maxis look nice with heels or flats, but I think the flats offer a more carefree, casual vibe which I prefer for most occasions. You could easily dress this up with heels though!

oh, gosh. i LOVE the way you styled this. the knot adds such a nice shape to such a simple piece and makes the whole look all the more interesting. i think these photos turned out beautifully. the soft light is lovely and you can almost see the steam rising off the terrain from the rain.

i never in a million years would have thought to just tie the dress to make it shorter, I love it and to tell you the truth I think I like it better all together this way!! nicely done!!jesswww.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com